Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that his team is handling several fitness concerns ahead of their Premier League encounter with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Both teams are tied on points, with Arsenal edging Forest on goal difference in the table.
Ola Aina Set to Return
Full-back Ola Aina, who has been a key figure in Nottingham Forest’s impressive start to the season, is available for selection despite initial concerns.
Aina recently featured in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin, which secured the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
To ensure his availability for this crucial fixture, an agreement was reached between the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Forest, allowing him to skip Monday’s game against Rwanda.
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Injury and Availability Updates
Long-term absentees Danilo (broken ankle) and Ibrahim Sangaré (hamstring) continue to recover but remain unavailable for the weekend.
Meanwhile, winger Ramon Sosa is expected to rejoin the squad late after representing Paraguay during the international break.
In his pre-match conference, Nuno hinted that final fitness checks would determine his squad, saying the team is “managing some situations” ahead of the game.
However, Aina’s readiness provides a significant boost for Nottingham Forest as they aim to extend their strong Premier League form.
Forest Eyeing Strong Performance
Currently sitting fifth in the table, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will hope to continue their positive momentum against Arsenal.
With a solid defensive foundation and players like Aina in excellent form, the Reds are poised to test the Gunners on their home turf.
